FINAL EXAM 100% SOLVED
Which of the following is the term indicating the medical care of older adults? –
ANS-Geriatrics
Individuals aged 65 to 75 can be classified as: -
ANS-Young Old
Discrimination against individuals or sterotyping groups on the basis of their age is
known as what? –
ANS-Ageism
Which of the following is TRUE regarding aging? –
ANS-There is a wider range of what is considered "normal"
Which of the following is an effective method of caring for the elderly? –
ANS-Empathize and listen
Which of the following is NOT a physical sign elder abuse? –
ANS-Vague health complaints
Which of the following is an expected change with the aging patient? –
ANS-Difficulty with ADLs
Which of the following would NOT be assessed using a Fall Prevention Checklist? -
ANS-Volume of the smoke detector
T/F Falling is a normal part of aging. –
ANS-False
Which type of friendship develops from a situation in which another role and the
friendship are... –
ANS-Complementary
Which of the following is NOT considered a tip for healthy aging? –
ANS-Get plenty of time in the sun
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the respiratory system of the elderly
individual? –
ANS-Rib and chest muscles become smaller
T/F The older population is the heaviest users of the health care system. –
, ANS-True
Which gastrointestinal condition may be seen in the geriatric population due to normal...
- ANS-Constipation
Age impacts which of the following body systems? –
ANS-Nervous, Reproductive, Musculoskeletal Systems
Which of the following is one of Kubler-Ross's stages of grief? –
ANS-Bargaining
In the acronym TEAR, the A stands for which of the following? –
ANS-To adjust to what was lost
Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for patients suffering with ESRD? -
ANS-Chemotherapy
Which document is used in making end-of-life decisions to prolong life? –
ANS-Advance directive
Which of the following is NOT a physical symptom that can result from psychological
suffering? –
ANS-Bradycardia
T/F Patients living with HIV/AIDS have periods of fairly good health. –
ANS-True
At which stage of grief would the patient state, "There must be some mistake." –
ANS-Denial
Which of the following is NOT a definition of a life-threatening illness? –
ANS-Any acute disease
Which of the following is the main reason for discussing patients needs with the patient?
ANS-To give the patient power in dealing with the illness.
Which type of care focuses on quality of life while relieving symptoms of pain and
suffering? –
ANS-Palliative Care
The process of putting yourself in the other person's shoes to imaging what life is like is
called... –
ANS-Empathy
Which of the following is a major fear of patients with a life-threatening illness? –
ANS-Pain and loss of independence